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OldEastRR

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Looking for someone who can 3D print this sign
« on: March 12, 2025, 09:51:11 PM »
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Only sign B style, but with longer ends. I'll paint it, no color need be added. The thing is getting the letters in bas-relief, sightly raised.  Is it possible to create such an effect in 3D? Would it even be noticeable in N scale?

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Re: Looking for someone who can 3D print this sign
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2025, 10:08:09 PM »
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I suspect that unless raised surface is severely exaggerated it will not be really noticeable in N scale unless viewed from extremely close distance.

I seem to recall seeing this artwork some time ago.  Did you have these printed (on paper) in the past?
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Re: Looking for someone who can 3D print this sign
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2025, 01:56:30 AM »
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If Tichy is still using their old printer you could have them print the raised (yellow?) portions.  Their lettering looked nice, but noticeably thick, almost enough to use for N scale rivets.  A little awkward for weight data decals, and simply wouldn't lay down over rivets and other details, but sounds like just what you need.
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